Bomb squad called to beach as police lock down area

Bomb squads have been called to a beach in Aberdeen with a police cordon in place.

Officers were called to a report of a suspected unexploded ordnance on Aberdeen Beach, Esplanade in the city around 9.25am on Tuesday.

Police are at the scene, and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team have been made aware.

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A statement read: “A cordon is in place and the public is advised to avoid the area.”

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